Leeuw van Luzern in een bergwand nabij Luzern, Zwitserland 1857 - 1863

This stereoscopic photograph, taken between 1857 and 1863 by an unknown artist, depicts the Lion Monument in Lucerne, Switzerland. The sculpture, carved into a rock face, memorializes the Swiss guards who died defending the Tuileries Palace during the French Revolution. The image captures the monument from a distance, showcasing the lion's majestic form and the surrounding landscape. The inscription "Helvetia fidei ac virtuti" (Switzerland to fidelity and courage) further emphasizes the monument's patriotic significance.